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The control room firefighter that took the 999 call, Todd Hollyoake, said earlier this evening: "We understand any incident like this is traumatic and upsetting to all those affected.

Flames seen in Par tonight

"The caller stated that they were not out of the property, I instructed them to get out immediately.

"It was a further six minutes before the occupants made their way out of the building.

"This has been the second call in recent weeks where the occupant were still inside the property.

"It is absolutely vital for occupants to realise how quickly fires can develop and how rapidly you can become overcome by smoke. When a fire starts in your home, your priority must be to get out, stay out and call 999.”

Firefighters remained on the scene late on Saturday night.

The fire was out and the incident was being scaled down at around 11.40pm.